PATHFINDER SYSTEMS INC

Lakewood, CO · Defense · Private

Autonomous situation recognition and response system for unmanned aerial systems using hybrid deep and shallow neural networks

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · pathfindersystems.com

Sector: Defense
Headquarters: Lakewood, CO
Total capital: $48.7M

Federal grants: $1.5M; 3 awards · 2019–2024; Rank in peer group#40 of 89
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $47.2M; 30 awards · Defense, Homeland Security, Interior; Rank in Defense#160 of 1442
Granted patents: 5; 5 pending · first 2017; Rank in peer group#9 of 89

Capital timeline

Latest events

Apr 2025Federal contractDefense · Fourth On-ramp For Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (ewaac) Vehicle.$1K
Jun 2024Federal contractDefense · Slant - Stealthy Long-range Acquisition Of Non-cooperating Targets$1.2M
Jun 2024Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Slant - Stealthy Long-range Acquisition Of Non-cooperating Targets$1.2M
Sep 2021Federal contractDefense · Digital Engineering For Edge Systems (dees)$1.0M
Nov 2019Federal grantDefense · Phase I · NAVY TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION (2) -On-board Real-time Situational Awareness (ORSA)$150K
Oct 2019Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Demonstration of Automated Collision Avoidance System (DACAS)$140K
Oct 2019Federal contractDefense · Research And Development$140K

Show 25 earlier federal awards

Jun 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Sense&avoid For Remotely Piloted Aircraft$2.7M
Sep 2015Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf Small Business Innovation Research Contract (SBIR) Phase III For The Coast Guard Aircrew Weapons Trainer (cg-awt) Sustainment Upgrade, Aviation Training Center, Mobile, Alabama.$1.5M
Sep 2014Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf MH-60/MH-65 Cg-awt Phase D-2 Upgrade$554K
Jan 2014Federal contractDefense · This Procurement Calls For The Delivery Of A Different Enhanced Aircrew Externals Trainer ( Eaet ) To Three Different Locations, And Additional Ancillary Requirements.$2.8M
Sep 2013Federal contractHomeland Security · Igf::ot::igf MH-60/MH-65 Cg-awt Phase D Upgrade$1.2M
Oct 2012Federal contractHomeland Security · Tech Support For Cg-awt Trainer To Correct Proprietary Gun Tracking Decrepancies.$21K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase III$1.8M
Aug 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase III$8.3M
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · IR Screen Projector$186K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Topic N102-124$80K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase III$1.8M
Sep 2009Federal contractInterior · Atec Augmented Reality C-130$762K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · Dismounted Augmented Reality Test Bed System (darts) Follow-on Upgrades$256K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase III Topic N03-190$947K
Jul 2009Federal contractHomeland Security · Spares For The Awt$12K
Jul 2009Federal contractHomeland Security · Awt Spares$484
Sep 2008Federal contractHomeland Security · Coast Guard Aircrew Weapons Trainer For Aviation Training Center, Mobile, Al.$3.5M
Sep 2008Federal contractHomeland Security · Provide Base Year Contract Services For Maintenance, Operations, And Modification Of Simulators Billed Monthly And Performed In Accordance With The Statement Of Work. Funds Are Available For The Period Of Service Beginning 01 September Thru 30 September 2008 To Include: On Site Maintenance Operations, And Modification Of Simulators, Travel, And Shipping/document Transaction Cost.$1.6M
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · Performance Of Work In Accordance With$101K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · Fms Services In Accordance With Statement Of Work$1.5M
Feb 2008Federal contractDefense · Clt Capability - Dynamic Tracking Of C-1$147K
Sep 2007Federal contractDefense · Research And Development SBIR Phase II Topic N03-190$1.5M
Jun 2006Federal contractDefense · 200609!458262!1700!N61339!NAVAL Air Warfare Center !N6133906C0109 !a!n! !n! ! !20060630!20070430!153649058!153649058!153649058!N!PATHFINDER Systems, Inc !200 Union Blvd Ste 300 !lakewood !CO!80228!20000!031!08!DENVER !denver !colorado !+000001500000!N!N!000002536157!6930!OPERATIONAL Training Devices !C9E!ALL Other Supplies And Equipment !000 !not Discernable !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$2.3M
May 2005Federal contractDefense · 200508!240864!1700!N00421!NAVAL Air Warfare Center Air DIV!N0042104D0041 !a!n! !Y!0002 ! !20050523!20051231!153649058!153649058!153649058!N!PATHFINDER Systems, Inc !200 Union Blvd Ste 300 !lakewood !CO!80228!46725!037!24!LEXINGTON Park !st. Mary S !maryland !+000000738395!Y!N!000000000000!R408!PROGRAM Management/support Services !S1 !services !000 !* !541330!E! !5!B!M! !e! !202$9.3M
Feb 2005Federal contractDefense · 200505!121524!1700!N61339!NAVAL Air Warfare Center !N6133905C0052 !a!n! !n! ! !20050211!20070213!153649058!153649058!153649058!N!PATHFINDER Systems, Inc !200 Union Blvd Ste 300 !lakewood !CO!80228!43000!059!08!LAKEWOOD !jefferson !colorado !+000000375000!N!N!000000747478!AD26!RDTE/SERVICES-MANAGEMENT Support !S1 !services !000 !* !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202$1.7M

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Standing among 89 peers

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Defense · Software

Federal grants#40 · top 45%
Granted patents#9 · top 10%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 5 granted of 10

Mar 19, 2026PendingAutomated Towed Glider Control SystemUSPTOApplication 19403541
Dec 30, 2025GrantedAutomated Towed Glider Control SystemUSPTOUS 12,509,243
Dec 5, 2024PendingPassive Optical System To Determine The Trajectory Of Targets At Long RangeUSPTOApplication 18519437

Show all 10 patent records

Automated Towed Glider Control SystemMar 19, 2026 · Application 19403541Pending
Automated Towed Glider Control SystemDec 30, 2025 · US 12,509,243Granted
Passive Optical System To Determine The Trajectory Of Targets At Long RangeDec 5, 2024 · Application 18519437Pending
Bolt Capture and Release Mechanism and Method for an Imitation Machine GunApr 17, 2018 · US 9,945,632Granted
Ammunition Belt Capture and Release Mechanism and Method for an Imitation Machine GunNov 21, 2017 · US 9,823,037Granted
Recoil Simulator and Method for an Imitation Machine GunAug 29, 2017 · US 9,746,273Granted
Muzzle Flash Simulator and Method for an Imitation Machine GunAug 29, 2017 · US 9,746,272Granted
Passive Optical System To Determine The Trajectory Of Targets At Long RangeApplication 63431136Pending
Passive Optical System To Determine The Trajectory Of Targets At Long RangeApplication 63458714Pending
Automated Towed Glider Control SystemApplication 63472928Pending

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Regulatory activity · Defense

Sector-level, not company-level

11 Jun 2026Danger Zone; Waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the Vicinity of the Naval Support Activity AnnapolisEngineers Corps
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements ThresholdsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Sources

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